Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance

The *Vikasit Gram Panchayat Yojana (VGPY)*, introduced under the *Viksit Bharat – Garib Kalyan Rozgar Guarantee Mission (VBG-RGM) Act, 2025*, mandates every Gram Panchayat to prepare a participatory development plan through the *Vikasit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP)*. The *Gram Sabha* identifies permissible activities for holistic development, prioritizes them, and the Panchayat drafts the VGPP as per the Act. The approved plans are then integrated at intermediate and district levels to formulate block and district-level strategies. The *YuktDhara* GIS-based planning tool assists officials in scientifically identifying, prioritizing, and designing projects using geospatial data, ensuring data-driven governance. Access to the *YuktDhara* portal is restricted to authorized personnel appointed by state governments, aligning with the mission’s emphasis on transparency and accountability in rural planning.

The scheme’s implementation relies on capacity-building initiatives, including cascading training programs at national, state, district, block, and Panchayat levels, covering VGPP preparation, technology-enabled planning, and portal usage. The Ministry of Rural Development provides training modules, user manuals, and digital resources to strengthen participatory planning. Additionally, states are supported through technical teams to address implementation challenges. Under VBG-RGM, *Mates* (semi-skilled workers) are paid wages as notified by state governments, ensuring fair compensation for grassroots employment generation. For banking and SSC aspirants, this scheme highlights the intersection of governance, digital governance (GIS, portals), and employment generation, while RBI Grade B candidates may focus on its macroeconomic impact—rural employment, digital public infrastructure, and fiscal federalism through state-level implementation.

Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)

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